On - v2

In the classroom, the courtroom,
at the register, at the deli,
in line, in traffic, to your neighbor,
in the living room, on the street,
We are always on, listen up…
 
Life is a performance, a test,
We are all actors on the stage, but
this is not just theatre, it is more important,
Everyone is paying attention, watching,
what we say, what we do in life.
 
So, we all should model best behavior,
We should act more kindly, gently,
seeking to understand and not judge,
to act humbly, be slow to anger,
We should follow the golden rule…
 
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Edited February 8, 2024
On – v2
 
February 8, 2024
On
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/02/on.html
About the performative nature of life,
Conversation with Jamie at Publix
&
edited January 20, 2016
Actors – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/actors-v2.html
&
edited June 25, 2014
Hands Raised – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/hands-raised-v2.html
 
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